Tag Archives: Invasives

Professional Wednesday: Throw Nothing Away — A Writing Lesson Courtesy of INVASIVES

Posted on February 2, 2022 by dbjackson

February has begun, Punxsutawney Phil has done his schtick, and time seems to be moving at breakneck speed. In a little over two weeks, Invasives, the second Radiants book, will be released by Belle Books. Like Radiants, this is a … Continue reading →

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Professional Wednesday: Cover Art and Why It Matters

Posted on January 26, 2022 by dbjackson

Last week, I was able to share with you the incredible art work for my upcoming novel, Invasives, the second Radiants book, which will be out February 18. And because I’m mentioning the art here, I have yet another excuse … Continue reading →

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Professional Wednesday: Writing To Heal

Posted on December 29, 2021 by dbjackson

Writing saved me this year. I have been through a lot over the past 12 months, from dealing with the devastating reality of one of my kids having cancer, to coming to terms with my personal mental health issues, to … Continue reading →

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Creative Wednesday: What the Beatles Documentary Teaches Us About Creativity

Posted on December 8, 2021 by dbjackson

So it’s Creative Wednesday, and I am still thinking about the Beatles documentary. Specifically, I’m reflecting on something I mentioned in my Monday post — the creative energy that Paul McCartney brought to the “Get Back” sessions recorded 50 years … Continue reading →

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Professional Wednesday: Work as Balm

Posted on November 17, 2021 by dbjackson

Continuing this week’s theme of maintaining mental health through difficult times . . . Back in March, when our daughter’s cancer was diagnosed, my first impulse was to put everything on pause. I contacted my editor and agent to let … Continue reading →

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Professional Tuesday: The Creative Origins of RADIANTS

Posted on October 12, 2021 by dbjackson

A couple of years ago, I put the finishing touches on the third book of a time travel/epic fantasy trilogy called the Islevale Cycle. I loved the Islevale books then, and I remain incredibly proud of them today. I think … Continue reading →

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